WSET Graduation Ceremony 2026

This week, Master Vintner Richard Wilson MBE DL VR had the pleasure of attending the 2026 Wine and Spirit Education Trust’s (WSET) Graduation Ceremony, and presenting prizes supported by the Vintners’ Company - recognising some truly outstanding achievements in the Level 4 Diploma in Wines.

Congratulations to all winners, including:

The Vintners’ Cup: Global Best All-Round Performer: Sebastian Iannuzzi.

[Sebastian is pictured above with the Vintners’ Cup presented by the Master, along with WSET President Dr Laura Catena.]

Vintners’ UK Scholarship: Best All-Round Performer in the UK: Madeline O’Riordan

Michael Cox Bursary: Gregoire Rochon

John Avery Bursary: Dongxue Yin

Marcia Waters Bursary: Haoqing Luo

Patrick Sandeman Bursary: Cerine Lee

Each of these prizes include funding to support further study, investing in the future of the global wine community.